Business etiquette question... ((inquiry within))

[Writer]

So... Mr. Writer has just been offered a job. It's well below his current pay, but still workable for our budget. He has tentatively accepted the job, pending drug and background checks, and he needs to sign some forms. He also chose his start date which is a month from now.

Here's the question: If another company were to offer him a good job with a more competitive salary before he actually starts this position, would it behoove Mr. Writer to reject any additional offers, or can he still feasibly accept the better job before he starts this one?

Thanks. :)

~Writer~

[CreekDog]

1. not if it's pending

and even if not pending considering they could lay him of tomorrow without hesitation, though it would strain etiquette, one has to look out for their own interests.

[Writer]

2. By "pending" do you mean preceding his start date?

Or do you mean before he signs paperwork?

[mcctatas]

3. Unless he signs a contract for a specified time period...

he can accept a better paying job even after he signs the paperwork. However, he should tell the current offer of his reasoning and give them the opportunity to match the salary...

[Writer]

4. Great. Thanks for the input.

:)

[CreekDog]

5. i can't beat that answer

always take the best job, period. of course, the best job is not necessarily the one with the most pay or benefits.

[Writer]

7. I'm looking on the internet, and I'm reading a lot of "No, don't do that!" 's.

[NJmaverick]

6. That's a very tough question

I mean on the one hand companies don't have any obligation to continue to employ you. On the other hand, companies also spend a coniderable about of money to hire someone. So one shouldn't just skip an offer with indifference. My own opinion is if something much better comes along take it, but it needs to be a sizeable upgrade. The other option is to let the first company match the second company's offer.

[jberryhill]

8. About those "forms" he has to fill out...

...check to be sure he is an "at-will" employee.